Waterloo House Surgery

08/09/2026

September is .

Blood cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, yet many people don't know the signs. Symptoms can easily be mistaken for everyday illnesses, but they include:
🩸 Unexplained weight loss
🩸 Extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
🩸 Unexplained bruising or bleeding
🩸 Drenching night sweats
🩸 Swollen lymph nodes (lumps in your neck, armpit or groin)

If you have persistent symptoms that are unusual for you, please don't ignore them.

Contact the surgery via the NHS App, our website, or by phone to arrange an appointment.

A simple blood test can help us investigate.

07/09/2026

Light a Candle for World Su***de Prevention Day 🕯️

This World Su***de Prevention Day, communities across Cumbria will come together to remember, reflect and show that no one has to face suicidal thoughts alone. 💛

Join communities across Cumbria as they light a candle and observe a minute's silence in remembrance, reflection and hope.

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
⏰ Meet from: 7:30pm
🕯️ Minute's Silence: 8:00pm

Locations:
St James' Church, Barrow
Carlisle Cathedral
The Bird Cage, Kendal
St Andrew's Church, Penrith
St Nicholas Church, Whitehaven
Rugby League Club, Maryport

Following the minute's silence, attendees are invited to stay, connect and speak with members of Every Life Matters, who will be available to listen, offer support and provide information about local services.

Should weather conditions be poor, activities will move indoors or under cover where possible.

🔗 Further information:
https://www.every-life-matters.org.uk/project/world-suicide-prevention-day/

Want to learn how to support someone who may be struggling? Free Su***de Awareness Training for anyone aged 16+: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awareness-training

27/08/2026

Need health advice over the bank holiday? 🏥

Remember, your local community pharmacy can offer expert advice for many common health concerns. Opening hours may be different over the August Bank Holiday, so check before you travel.

If you need urgent medical help and your GP practice is closed, you can use NHS 111 online or call 111.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

Plan ahead, know where to get help and stay well this bank holiday weekend.

25/08/2026

Planning ahead for the August Bank Holiday? 💊📅

The August Bank Holiday is coming up on Monday 31 August.

If you take regular medication, please check your supplies now and make sure you have enough to last over the bank holiday weekend.

👉 Order your repeat prescription in plenty of time
👉 Allow time for your GP practice to process your request
👉 Check when your pharmacy will be open for collection
👉 If you're travelling, remember to take enough medication with you

Planning ahead can help avoid unnecessary delays and make sure you have the medicines you need.

21/08/2026

Your local pharmacy can help 💊

Did you know your community pharmacist can offer advice and treatment for many common health concerns without you needing to see your GP?

Pharmacists can help with things such as coughs and colds, sore throats, tummy problems, allergies, aches and pains and many other minor illnesses.

If you're unsure where to go for help, your local pharmacy can be a great first step.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

18/08/2026

🌟💚 **HEALTH & WELLBEING FAYRE – THIS FRIDAY!** 💚🌟

Come along and join us for a fantastic **community Health & Wellbeing Fayre**! 🎉😊

📅 **Friday 21st August**
⏰ **11am – 4pm**
📍 **The Rec Car Park, Millom** – next to Tesco 🛒

There’ll be lots to see and do, including:

🩺 **FREE health & wellbeing stalls**
💡 **FREE advice & guidance**
📚 **FREE information for all**
🚌 Come and visit the **NHS Health Bus**
🤝 Meet local organisations, services and community partners

Whether you want some friendly advice, useful information, or simply fancy coming along and seeing what’s available locally, everyone is welcome! ❤️🏡

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **A fun community event for all ages – we’d love to see you there!**

📢 **Please share and help spread the word!** 💚✨

18/08/2026

It’s Pain Cafe day! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon! How fast these weeks are going

Judith is looking forward to seeing you at PAIN CAFÉ tomorrow!

Living with persistent pain can feel isolating but you don’t have to face it alone.
Join our peer-led Pain Café, a relaxed and friendly space to chat, share ideas and connect with others who understand.
📍 Millom Arts and Heritage Centre, Millom Train Station
🗓 Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month
⏰ 11am–12pm
☕ Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Everyone welcome

12/08/2026

📣 Cervical Screening Bus returns to Millom tomorrow!

A reminder that the Cervical Screening Bus will be back in Millom tomorrow.

📍 Recreation Centre car park, Millom
🕚 11am–4pm

💗 Please share to help spread the word to friends and family who may be eligible.

12/08/2026

SOLAR ECLIPSE TONIGHT – CUMBRIA, KEEP YOUR EYES SAFE! 🌒

A spectacular partial solar eclipse will be visible across Cumbria this evening!
Starts: around 6:10pm
Maximum eclipse: around 7:10pm
Ends: around 8:03pm

✅DO:
•Use proper solar eclipse glasses/viewers that meet ISO 12312-2
•Supervise children
•If you don't have safe viewing equipment, use an indirect viewing method or watch a livestream

❌DON’T:
•Look directly at the Sun without proper protection
•Use ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones
•Use CDs, DVDs, smoked glass or homemade filters
•Look through binoculars or a telescope without a proper solar filter

Even during an eclipse, looking directly at the Sun can cause serious and permanent damage to your eyesight.

Enjoy this amazing event, Cumbria, but protect your eyes while you do it! 🌞👓

10/08/2026